Illinois State University will have a part in a presentation to the United Nations later this month. A graphic novel produced by the University’s Publications Unit will be key to a UN presentation.
Unit: Media Relations
Ghostly Tales under the Stars at Planetarium
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Ghostly Tales under the Stars at 7:30 p.m. and midnight Friday, October 23, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24.
False memories the topic of Main Street College talk October 26
False memories will be the topic of the College of Arts and Sciences Main Street College event at 7 p.m. Monday, October 26, under the title “Did That Really Happen? Understanding False Memory.”
Illinois State earns $5 million federal grant to assist at-risk youth
A nearly $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families will provide resources for at-risk youth, under the guidance of Ani Yazedjian.
#BackTheBirds with Homecoming 2015
Illinois State University will be celebrating Homecoming from October 19-25. Events range from a carnival and basketball exhibition to tailgating for the 2 p.m. Redbird Football kickoff Saturday, October 24, in Hancock Stadium.
Research and Honors
Publications, presentations, performances, and honors from Illinois State faculty and staff.
Ferguson civil rights activist to deliver Hibberts R. Roberts lecture October 15
The Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou, who has been a central figure in the mobilizations and civil disobedience campaigns in Ferguson, Missouri, over the last year, will deliver the annual Hibbert R. Roberts Lecture.
Dietz delivers State of the University address
Strong and stable-those are the words Illinois State University President Larry Dietz used to describe the University during his annual State of the University address.
Greg Alt named continuing vice president for Finance and Planning
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz has appointed Greg Alt to a fixed term as continuing vice president for Finance and Planning through December 2017.
Gangsters & Grifters: Tribune photo editors to give talk October 13
Chicago Tribune photo editors Marianne Mather and Robin Daughtridge will talk grifters and gangsters at 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, to help celebrate an exhibit at Milner Library based on the book Gangsters & Grifters: Images from the Archives of the Chicago Tribune.